CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND
ENDOCRINE
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Question
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Prolonged use of steroids can result in ____, a condition characterized by weakness, thin skin, hypertension, and weight gain.
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Addison’s Disease
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Cushing’s Disease
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Grave’s Disease
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Recklinghausen’s Disease
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Reducing corticosteroid use If the cause of Cushing syndrome is long-term use of corticosteroid medications, your doctor may be able to keep your Cushing syndrome signs and symptoms under control by reducing the dosage of the drug over a period of time, while still managing the condition for which you take it.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cushing disease is an endocrine disorder characterized by excessive adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) production by the anterior pituitary, leading to the release of an excess of cortisol from the adrenal glands.
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